Mendocino County Has Been Named Wine Enthusiast’s American Wine Region of the Year

Renard Creek is excited to share some great news with our followers. As you may know, we feature wines from a number of amazing wineries located in Mendocino County here in California. Now for the news: Mendocino County has been named Wine Enthusiast magazine's American Wine Region of the Year for 2024!

Mendocino wines are recognized around the country and the world for their excellence, with the region particularly known for its commitment to organic and regenerative viticulture. The county features 12 distinct American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) across its 15,000 acres of vineyards, offering diverse microclimates ideal for growing varieties like Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, and Gewürztraminer.

The region's unique geography between the Pacific Ocean and Mayacamas mountain range creates ideal grape-growing conditions. The Anderson Valley, particularly renowned for its Pinot Noir, hosts an annual festival each May. In addition to incredible wines, the county offers attractions including redwood groves, Pacific coastline views, and year-round festivals celebrating everything from mushrooms to seafood. Nestled in this amazing landscape are heritage-rich wineries that have worked their craft, some over a century, to bring us the delectable wines produced in Mendocino that we have today.

The award will be presented at the Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Award Gala in San Francisco on January 27, 2025. This recognition highlights the region's excellence in winemaking, sustainability practices, and the collaborative spirit of its approximately 100 wineries. For more details on this breaking news, see the full story. Start your own tasting adventure - browse our selections of wines from Mendocino!